FORT MYERS, Fla. – As the number of FGCU graduates in Southwest Florida grows, Department of Athletics officials are proud to announce an FGCU Young Alumni discount for 2018-19 men's and women's basketball season tickets.
 
Young alumni – those who have graduated from FGCU within the past five years – can save between 30-70 percent off Priority Level 4 and 5 sections, in addition to receiving a discounted Eagles Club membership, which is needed for select premier seats inside Alico Arena.
 
Those interested in taking advantage of this offer are asked to click here or visit FGCUAthletics.com/YoungAlumni to complete a form. Following that, an FGCU Ticket Office representative will be in contact to set up an account. For more information, call 239-590-7145, email tickets@fgcu.edu or visit the Alico Arena Ticket Office Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
 
Combined, the FGCU men's and women's basketball teams have claimed an incredible 19 ASUN tournament or regular-season championships in only 11 seasons of Division-I play. The women have played in either the WNIT or NCAA Tournament in each D-I year (11 consecutive), while the men have made six-straight postseason appearances. Combined, the two programs – in only seven years of D-I postseason eligibility – have won five NCAA Tournament games.
 
"We love the atmosphere of the Dirty Bird section at Alico on game days, and we want that to continue after our young alumni graduate," said head basketball coaches Karl Smesko and Michael Fly. "We enjoy having our young alumni at The Nest to watch us perform and keep the crowd loud. We need them to keep coming to help our fan culture and alumni group grow."
 
Below is more information about the FGCU Young Alumni Program.
 
What is the purpose of the FGCU Young Alumni program?
The FGCU Young Alumni Program was created to keep recent graduates engaged with FGCU and Eagle Athletics. FGCU young alumni represent the future of our success. By purchasing season tickets and joining the Eagles Club, you can build a valuable foundation of priority points for your future as an Eagles Club member and season-ticket holder. Your investment is vital to helping us maintain our success.
 
How do I know if I'm eligible for the FGCU Young Alumni Program?
For the 2018-19 season, you are eligible if you graduated, or will graduate, from FGCU with a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree between May of 2014 and December of 2018.
 
Where are the young alumni seats located?
Young alumni discounted season tickets are located in Priority Level 4 (Sections A, B, U or V) and Priority Level 5 (Sections EEE, FFF or GGG). Click here to view a seating chart of Alico Arena.
 
How many tickets can I purchase with my discount?
Qualifying young alumni may purchase up to two discounted season tickets.
 
I am already a basketball season ticket holder and qualify for the FGCU Young Alumni Program. Can I get a discount on my current seat location?
The FGCU Young Alumni Program is only available for seats in the Priority Level 4 and Priority Level 5 sections. Other sections are not discounted for the FGCU Young Alumni Program, but you can satisfy your Eagles Club donation requirement for Priority 1-3 season tickets by joining the Eagles Club at the $150 "Alumni" membership level.
 
Other Eagles Club "Alumni" level benefits:
            VIP Email Updates
            Priority Points Accumulation
            10% Discount With Various Athletics Corporate Partners
            Membership Packet
 
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FGCU Athletics sponsors events throughout the year to benefit the FGCU Campus Food Pantry (www.fgcu.edu/foodpantry) and the Harry Chapin Food Bank (www.harrychapinfoodbank.org), FGCU Athletics' charities of choice. For more information, including how to make a contribution, please visit www.fgcu.edu/foodpantry and utilize the hashtag #FeedFGCU to help raise awareness.